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28/01/2024

Anyone else been feeling really tired lately? Did you know there are a few foods that balance blood sugar levels better than others and ensure more energy throughout the day?

Check out the list below for ideas of how to boost energy levels throughout the day and slide across for some meal ideas🥑

▪️WATER!
If you feel tired, it's often because you are dehydrated. Try get 1-2 liters of water in per day.

▪️Avocados
Avo's are rich in B vitamins and good fats. 80% of the carbohydrate content in avo's is fiber which helps to sustain energy.

▪️Oats/Oatmeal
Oats is a rich source of complex carbs which ensures sustained energy throughout the day.

▪️Bananas
Bananas are a fantastic source of complex carbs, vitamin B6 and potassium and one of the best foods for energy.

▪️Yogurt
Rich in lactose and galactose which are simple sugars that provide evergy.

▪️Cinnamon
Helps to keep blood sugar levels stable which in turn helps to stabilise evergy.

▪️Hummus
Chickpeas are a good source of complex carbs and fiber which your body uses to stabilise energy. While the tahini and olive help to slow down the absorption of carbs (keeping blood sugar steady).

▪️Dates
High in natural sugar and great for a quick boast of energy. Pair this this yogurt and banana and you'll have a boost of energy that's prolonged throughout the day.

▪️Quinoa
Great source of complex carbs which helps to prolong energy throughout the day.

▪️Eggs
 Packed with protein, leucine (an amino acid) , and B vitamins, which help enzymes perform their roles in the process of turning food into energy.

▪️Cashews
 Rich in fiber, healthy fats, and plant protein. They're a strong source of copper, magnesium and manganese which are key ingredients for energy production.

▪️Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes in are a fantastic source of iron, magnesium and vitamin C which is needed for energy production.

28/01/2024

Anyone else been feeling really tired lately? Did you know there are a few foods that balance blood sugar levels better than others and ensure more energy throughout the day?

Check out the list below for ideas of how to boost energy levels throughout the day and slide across for some meal ideas🥑

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Eggs are satisfying and packed with protein, which means steady and sustained energy. They also contain leucine, an amino acid known to stimulate energy production in several ways. It helps cells take in more blood sugar, stimulates energy production in the cells and ups the breakdown of fat to produce energy. Eggs are also rich in B vitamins, which help enzymes perform their roles in the process of turning food into energy.

Shrimp. These versatile little critters are low in calories and offer nice helpings of vitamin B12 and omega-3 fat, a known mood and energy booster. 

Cashews are low in sugar and rich in fiber, heart-healthy fats, and plant protein. They're a solid source of copper, magnesium and manganese which are key ingredients for energy production, healthy bones brain health and immunity.

Sweet potatoes are a great source of iron, magnesium and vitamin C, a nutrient needed for energy production. Add to that a healthy dose of fiber (complex carbs) and these nutritional powerhouses are also rocket boosters for your energy level.

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